Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces kill two terrorists in Kupwara district

Security forces on Thursday killed two militants during an encounter in Jammu & Kashmir’s northern district of Kupwara.

The gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists after the latter opened fire on the security personnel in Khumriyal area of Lolab valley.

Director General of Police (DGP), SP Vaid, confirmed the attack on Twitter. “Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with J&K Police/ Security Forces in Lolab Kupwara a few minutes back,” he tweeted.

According to officials, the bodies of the deceased terrorists have been recovered from the site of the encounter.

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